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Free agent DT Tom Johnson and the Vikings are still far apart in contract negotiations.

The Vikings met with Johnson's representatives at the Combine, but it appears Johnson will be allowed to test the market. After posting 6.5 sacks in limited snaps last season, Johnson will be looking for a long-term deal. Johnson is Rotoworld's No. 18 available interior lineman. Feb 28 - 12:02 PM

Johnson has 6.5 sacks in a sub-package role this year. After being forced to settle for a one-year deal last offseason, he's hoping to land a long-term contract. Johnson should draw interest as an interior pass-rusher in 4-3 schemes. Sat, Dec 27, 2014 03:43:00 PM

Johnson, 30, was arrested after he was told to leave a steakhouse and sushi lounge around closing time. Police officers had to use mace and a taser on the 290-pounder. He was booked in jail and later released on $78 bond. Johnson's legal team expects the charges to be dismissed. He practiced with Vikings on Tuesday. Johnson has two sacks and a forced fumble on 120 defensive snaps. Tue, Oct 7, 2014 09:58:00 PM

Vikings agreed to terms with DT Tom Johnson, formerly of the Saints, on a one-year, $845,000 deal.

He can earn an additional $600,000 in incentives. Johnson recorded two sacks and 13 tackles as a rotational tackle in New Orleans last season. Johnson's signing might spell the end for free agent DT Kevin Williams in Minnesota. Wed, Mar 19, 2014 07:38:00 PM

Depth Charts

The lower back injury that ended Jerick McKinnon's rookie year in early December required surgery.

He is "a couple weeks" from completing his rehab. McKinnon says he'll be ready to participate fully when the Vikings' offseason workout program begins on April 20. After a promising rookie season, McKinnon's 2015 role is unclear. He could operate as a change-of-pace back if Adrian Peterson returns. If the Vikings decide they can't keep Peterson at his $15.4 million cap number, McKinnon would become the front-runner for Minnesota's starting job.